Question | Answer |
Lymphatic System | Consists of three parts
A network of lymphatic vessels (lymphatics)
Lymph fluid
Lymph nodes |
What are the functions of lympathetic system | Returns interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins back to the blood.
Once interstitial fluid enters lymphatics, it is called lymph |
Together with lymphoid organs and tissues, provide the structural basis of the | immune system |
lympathetic vessels are one way systems that | lymph flows toward the heart only. |
Lymph vessels (lymphatics) include | Lymphatic capillaries
Lymphatic collecting vessels
Lymphatic trunks and ducts
Collecting vessels > Trunks (J – BILS) > RT Lymph Duct & Thoracic Duct. |
Similar to blood capillaries, except
Very permeable (take up cell debris, pathogens, and cancer cells) | Lymphatic Capillaries |
Any increase in Interstitial pressure forces the valves | open |
Any increase in lymphatic pressure forces the valves | closed |
Lymphatic Capillaries are | Are present in the CNS as of 2015 |
specialized lymph capillaries present in intestinal mucosa
Absorb digested fat and deliver fatty lymph (chyle) to the blood | Lacteals |
Similar to veins, have 3 tunics, except
Have thinner walls.
More internal valves
Anastomose more frequently | Lymphatic Collecting Vessels |
Collecting vessels in the skin travel with | superficial veins |
Deep vessels travel with | arteries |
Nutrients are supplied from branching | vasa vasorum |
Formed by the union of the largest collecting ducts | Collecting….Trunks…..Ducts |
drains the right upper arm and the right side of the head and thorax | Right lymphatic duct |
arises from the cisterna chyli and drains the rest of the body | Thoracic duct |
Each empties lymph into venous circulation at the junction of the internal jugular and | subclavian veins |
Lymph is propelled by | Pulsations of nearby arteries
Contractions of smooth muscle in the walls of the lymphatics |
Lymph vessels are | low pressure |
Return excess fluid & protein to bloodstream | Lymph |
Carry absorbed fats from intestine to bloodstream | Lymph |
the main warriors of the immune system | Lymphocytes |
Manage the immune response
Attack & destroy invaders. | T cells (T lymphocytes |
Produce plasma cells that make antibodies. Antibodies mark antigens.
Both are immunocompetent. | B cells (B lymphocytes) |